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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
Explores project communication strategies, writing compelling and accurate technical reports for commercial and residential building energy audits targeted at nontechnical audiences and company/organization decision makers. Includes project coordination, report writing, spreadsheets, formats, templates, proposal writing, inserting graphics and charts and the financial analysis of energy efficiency proposals for commercial and residential buildings.
E S 83 Energy Management Return on 2 Units Investment
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
An overview of utility rate types and charges and exploration of building energy benchmarking tools such as Energy Star Portfolio Manager and LBNL's Energy IQ. Methods for estimating costs, and calculating the financial benefits of recommended energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and determining the return on investment and cost benefits of energy efficiency changes in commercial and residential buildings will be analyzed.
E S 84 Residential Solar Design and Installation 1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Analysis of the key factors in designing and installing a residential solar system. Residential solar installation trends, emerging technologies and strategies, how to size the system, evaluation of modules and inverters, shading analysis, rebates and tax incentives, economic payback, buy vs. lease options, performance monitoring and how to install a complete residential solar systems will be covered. Students will spend three hours to become OSHA 10 solar safety certified to install residential solar energy systems.
E S 85A California Native Plants and Animals 2 Units
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Environmental education and interpretative methods focusing on the native plants and animals of California with an emphasis on local case studies and endangered species. Interpretive techniques utilized in environmental education will be reviewed. Prepares students to lead tours of the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area (ESA), outdoor lab. Teaching environmental education and interpretive techniques to various ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic groups will be explored.
(Field project required.)
E S 85B Environmental Education 2 Units Interpretive Training
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture, three hours laboratory (48 hours total per quarter). Interpretative techniques of environmental education and environmental outreach utilizing the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area, the Kirsch Center, De Anza College campus and open space sites, parks and refuges in Santa Clara County. Students will refine the techniques required for leading tours and interpreting California native plant and animal communities in the Santa Clara County outdoor settings. Students will conduct 2-4 lead tours at the Cheeseman Environmental Studies Area or at local elementary schools. Strategies for teaching environmental education and nature-based learning with various cultural, ethnic and socio- economic groups will also be explored.
(Off-campus field trips are required for this course.)
E S 95 Introduction to Environmental Careers 1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Learn about saving the planet through environmental careers, including ecosystem management, restoration ecology, corridors ecology, environmental justice, energy management technology, environmental stewardship, environmental education, watershed management, environmental law, pollution prevention and more. Opportunities for internships and employment in business, industry, public agencies, academia and nonprofit agencies will be explored. Students will prepare an academic plan for their two- or four-year degree, certificate or workplace.
Film and Television Production
F/TV 1 Introduction to Cinematic Arts 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
(Not open to students with credit in F/TV 1H.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5. Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This is an introduction to the close analysis of film and television texts. The course will examine broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture. Covering a wide variety of media, filmmakers, and film movements, the course will explore the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form. Topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology, and critical analysis.
E S 76 Energy Star Products 1 Unit
E Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
F One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
This course provides an introduction to Energy Star products including high efficiency, high-performance commercial, industrial and residential equipment, and appliances that reduce energy consumption and save money.
E S 76A Solar Thermal Systems 1 Unit
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
This course presents a general overview of Solar Thermal Systems with an emphasis on residential hot water applications. It introduces the physics of solar thermal energy, siting analysis, sizing design, and other relevant aspects of solar thermal systems.
E S 77X
E S 77Y
E S 77Z
Special Projects in Environmental Studies
1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and division dean.
Three hours laboratory for each unit of credit (36 hours total for each unit of credit per quarter).
This course requires students to conduct an individual research project in environmental studies that is determined in consultation with the instructor. An outside reading and written report are required.
E S 78 Introduction to Energy Management 1 Unit Systems and Controls
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
Describes the most commonly used controls and energy management systems in commercial and institutional applications. Topics will include complex automatic systems for major energy-consuming equipment, as well as simple controls, including time clocks, occupancy sensors, photocells, and programmable thermostats. Computer-based energy management systems, as well as control systems to reduce peak electrical demand will be discussed.
(One out-of-class field trip may be required for this course.)
E S 79 Renewable and Alternative Energy 1 Unit Systems
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
An introduction to the potential for renewable and alternative energy systems when adding power generation capacity for a site or large facility. Life-cycle cost comparisons between renewable energy systems and conventional power generation and the added potential of reducing peak power demand will be emphasized. Topics include photovoltaic power systems, wind energy systems, and fuel cells. (One out-of-class field trip may be required for this course.)
E S 80 California Field Studies E S 80X
E S 80Y
E S 80Z
1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 4 Units
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
One hour lecture for each unit of credit (12 hours total for each unit of credit per quarter).
Field observation of California’s native plants and animals in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, with an emphasis on endangered, rare, protected and reintroduced species. The underlying social, environmental protection, environmental justice, economic, and political issues associated with habitat and species loss will be discussed, as well as impacts on various cultural, ethnic and socio-economic groups. (Off-campus field trips may be required.)
E S 81 Leadership in Energy and 2 Units Environmental Design/Sustainability Codes
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
An introductory course designed for students and employees seeking to learn more about green building and how it can benefit their company. Topics covered will include the triple bottom line of sustainability, current market trends in green building, the Building Energy Code (Title 24, section 6), Appliance Code (Title 20), and the Green Building Code (Title 24, section 11). Includes modules on simulation tools that can be used for code compliance, analysis of the potential impact for specific EE and DR measures, verification of energy savings efforts, and the process of greening existing energy portfolios.
 E S 82 Project Management and Technical Report Writing for Energy Professionals
2 Units
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Addresses the key project management components required in leading and coordinating energy efficiency programs in cross functional organizations.
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